is where abouts proper english ?

H

Horace

Guest
Is "where abouts" proper English?
"Where abouts" is a colloquialism. We also use the word "whereabouts" - "The police knew nothing of his whereabouts" (where he was). "Where about in Kent?" is grammatically correct.Apr 3, 2007
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Similar Topics Category History
C should christians admonish each other ? Cars 0 72
G is yesterday an adverbial ? Cars 0 33
Z is vociferous positive or negative ? Cars 0 31
F is thick headed an insult ? Cars 0 34
M where is actian located ? Cars 0 21
N is the scream series streaming anywhere ? Cars 0 16
E where is absci located ? Cars 0 23
H where is the puncture site for abdominal paracentesis ? Cars 0 14

Similar Topics

Top Bottom